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Gascogne wave buoy daily averages for Oct 2011 last observation shown Data available:  to  Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

7 ft
2.3 — 18 ft

Average Wave period

8 secs
4 — 27 secs

Average Water temperature

19 °C
17.8 — 39.5 °C

Average Wind

ENE, 13 mph
2 — 33 mph
About Gascogne wave buoy

Gascogne (WMO 62001) is an offshore buoy in the Bay of Biscay region (45.2300°N, 5.0000°W). It is positioned to observe Atlantic swell and storm systems affecting western France, northern Spain and the western approaches. It typically measures directional waves and marine meteorology for forecasting and maritime safety.

Gascogne wave buoy daily averages Oct 2011 last observation shown Oct 2011
Day Wave height (ft) Wave Period (s) Wind Direction Wind Speed (mph) Water Temp (°C)
10 9 SSW 14 17.9
13 12 SSW 10 18.0
5 8 SW 6 17.9
9 7 N 14 18.0
10 7 NW 16 18.1
10 6 S 22 18.2
12 7 WSW 21 18.4
12 7 W 21 18.6
6 6 S 14 18.7
4 5 S 12 18.7
5 5 E 17 18.8
7 7 NE 13 19.0
9 8 N 15 19.1
10 9 WNW 15 19.3
10 10 ESE 10 19.3
7 11 ENE 9 19.3
4 6 ENE 7 19.4
6 5 E 19 19.4
6 7 E 15 19.5
6 8 E 7 19.5
6 8 ESE 8 20.4
4 6 ESE 9 19.5
5 6 NNE 6 19.6
9 8 N 12 19.6
11 7 NNW 18 19.8
8 7 WNW 17 20.2
7 11 SE 5 20.4
5 10 N 8 20.4
4 9 E 6 19.9

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